Slow start for Swans ends Essendon's finals dreams
Essendon's finals dreams were dashed after they were steamrolled by league leaders Sydney, with the Swans scoring 12 goals to 4 in the second half.
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Freo relies on debutant ruck, Warner out for Swans
Debutant Liam Reidy could be key to Fremantle's finals hopes after Sean Darcy was ruled out for Saturday's crucial clash with GWS at Engie Stadium. In other key news regarding Round 23 selection, Sydney will be without Chad Warner due to a calf injury, Brisbane will be able to recall Eric Hipwood for the Grand … Read more
Swans coach John Longmire has questioned the post-match outburst of anger by his Collingwood rival Craig McRae last Friday night.
He didn't use the word hypocrite, but Sydney coach John Longmire made it pretty clear what he thought of Collingwood coach Craig McRae's post-match comments on his team's SCG loss.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae regrets referee decision in Magpies' costly loss to Sydney Swans
Collingwood coach Craig McRae believes key forward Dan McStay should have been given a crucial 50-metre penalty in the three-point loss to Sydney.
AFL: Late goal from Errol Gulden seals Sydney Swans comeback against Collingwood Magpies
Sydney ended its three-game losing streak in the AFL with a spectacular three-point comeback victory and dashed the finals hopes of reigning champions Collingwood.
Swans and Suns swing the axe after heavy defeats
Sydney coach John Longmire has run out of patience with his league leaders and has dropped four players from the squad for Friday night's decisive game against Collingwood in an attempt to counteract his team's worrying dip in form. In other key news on the Round 22 selections: Jack Lukosius was among four Gold Coast … Read more
Out-of-form Swans can't take criticism after Ports defeat
Sydney player James Rowbottom has dismissed claims by critics that their six-week slump in AFL form was due to players failing to put the team first.